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  • Client / Site

  • Location
  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

STORAGE AREAS, ATTIC

  • Are floors clean, dry and in good condition?

  • Are aisles free of boxes or clutter?

  • Are electrical panels accessible and properly labeled?

  • Are doors and latches working properly?

  • Are products or supplies properly stored? (Light items on top, arranged to avoid toppling.)

  • Is shelving in good condition?

  • Are combustibles kept away from heat sources? (Heating unit, hot water tank, electrical boxes, etc.)

  • Are outlets, switches and electrical components working properly?

  • Are ladders in good condition and properly stored?

  • Are chemicals separated from foodstuffs?

  • Is trash compactor in good repair?

  • Is first aid kit adequately stocked and accessible?

  • Are lights working properly?

FOOD PREPARATION AND COOKING AREA

  • Are floors clean, dry and in good condition?

  • Are aisles free of clutter?

  • Are drain screens being cleaned regularly?

  • Are doors and latches working properly?

  • Is food preparation and storage equipment in good repair?

  • Is grill and fryer exhaust system clean and in good repair?

  • Has extinguishing system been inspected and serviced within last 6 months? (Check tags)

  • Have portable fire extinguishers been inspected and serviced within last year? (Check tag and gauge.)

  • Are combustibles kept away from heat sources? (Ovens, grill, fryer, toaster,etc.)

  • Are outlets, switches and electrical components working properly?

  • Are lights working properly?

DINING AND RESTROOM AREAS

  • Are floors clean, dry and in good condition?

  • REFERENCE: A clear and clean aisle
    [This is an example of how you can use iAuditor to include best practice reference images in your templates to assist with inspections]

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  • Are highchairs, tables and seating in good condition?

  • Are floor mats in good condition? (Lay flat, smooth edges)

  • Is product display equipment in good repair? (½ gallon cases, shelving, cooler doors, etc.)

  • Are exit signs illuminated?

  • Are outlets, switches and electrical components working properly?

  • Are fixtures in restrooms in good condition?

  • Are lights working properly?

OUTSIDE SEATING AREAS/ PLAYGROUND

  • Are walking surfaces clean, dry and in good condition?

  • Are tables and seating in good condition?

  • Are gates and access passage locked?

  • Is playground equipment in good condition? (No missing parts, holes or tears, sharp objects, clean, etc.)

  • Is playground equipment inspected on a daily basis?

  • Is playground area clean and free of debris or clutter? (Balls returned to pit area)

  • Are proper signs in place?

  • Are lights working properly?

EXTERIOR (WALKWAYS AND PARKING LOT)

  • Are sidewalks and curbs in good repair?

  • Is landscaping trimmed away from walks and to eliminate possible hiding places?

  • Is the parking lot free of pot holes or tripping hazards?

  • Is the dumpster area in good condition?

  • Is the garden hose properly stored?

  • Are outside lights working properly?

SAFE WORKING PRACTICES

  • Do employees demonstrate a team approach in preventing accidents?

  • Are spills or dropped items cleaned up promptly?

  • Are “Wet Floor” warning signs displayed when needed?

  • Are employees wearing proper footwear?

  • Are floors thoroughly cleaned at closing?

  • Are employees instructed in proper lifting techniques?

  • Do employees “practice” proper lifting techniques?

  • Is cooking oil at room temperature before changing or straining?

  • Are knives cleaned safely? (Not left in soapy water)

  • Are slicers cleaned and stored properly?

  • Are employees instructed in the proper use of slicers?

  • Are all cleaning supplies properly labeled?

  • Do employees know where Material Safety Data Sheets are kept?

  • Do employees practice safe ladder usage?

  • Do employees use mechanical hand when changing marquee?

  • Are proper posters displayed? (OSHA, Workers’ Compensation, etc.)

  • Does your restaurant serve ice cream?

  • Are squares “tempered” before placed in dip cabinets?

  • Are squares “rotated” as needed?

  • Do employees place hip against dip cabinet for leverage when dipping?

  • Is ice cream temperature in dip cabinets kept in the proper temperature range?

  • Have all maintenance issues been reported as required?

FOLLOW-UP

  • Have the hazards that were identified last month been corrected? (If “NO”, specify which hazards below.)

  • Have maintenance-related items been reported, called in or entered on the restaurant computer?

  • Have unsafe practices been addressed with all employees?

Completion

  • Recommendations

  • Full Name and Signature of Inspector

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